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Summer

• Heat Injuries
• POV Safety
Recreation Safety
• Sports Safety
• Water Safety
• Outdoor Safety

Summer Safety

HEAT INIURY PREVENTION

The summer season can be an enjoyable
time of the

year. It is also a time when the potential
for heat

injuries increases. Heat injuries are
preventable. By

following these simple recommendations, it

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HEAT INIURY PREVENTION

•Drink plenty of water

•Avoid heavy meals at lunch
time

• Maintain a well balanced
diet

•Wear appropriate clothing
•Use sunscreen

HEAT INIURY PREVENTION

•Follow recommended work/rest cycles
•Keep areas well ventilated
•Schedule outdoor activities during
the cooler part of the day

HEAT INJURY PREVENTION

•Use the buddy system
•Monitor those at risk
•Use common sense

SUNBURN PREVENTION

•Use sunscreen - reapply frequently
•Moderation - avoid extended exposure
during peak hours (1000-1600)

•Avoid repeated exposure

•Seek medical care if severely burned

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HEAT RASH

•Skin irritation caused by excessive
sweating in a hot humid environment

•Appears as a cluster of pimples or
small blisters

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HEAT RASH

•Neck, around collar
•Groin area
•Under breasts
•Under arms
•Skin creases

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HEAT RASH

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

•Baby powder with com starch
•Cool shower
•Avoid lotions and creams
•Frequent change of clothing

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CAUSE ^

Excessive loss of salt from the body

SYMPTOMS

Painful cramps of the major muscle groups
(arms, legs, or stomach)

TREATMENT

Provide cool water - shade - monitor

HEAT

EXHAUSTION

CAUSE

Excessive loss of salt and water in the body

SYMPTOMS

Profuse sweating - headache - paleness - weakness
nausea - cool moist skin - tingling sensation in

extremities

TREATMENT

Provide water - shade - elevate feet - monitor
seek medical attention immediately

HEAT
STROKE

CAUSE

The body's heat regulatory mechanism stops

SYMPTOMS

Headache - dizziness - delirium - weakness - nausea
red, hot skin - unconsciousness

TREATMENT

Seek Medic I Attention Immediately - cool shaded
area - soak clothing and fan - elevate feet
massage extremities

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POV Safety

Vehicle accidents are the

#1

killer of soldiers

POV Safety

Factors that influence our risk:

•Age

•Seatbelts

•Alcohol

•Fatigue

•Location

•Speed

Soldiers who are 18-24 are at the highest
risk. Risk of involvement in a fatal crash
for soldiers who are 18-24 is nearly 4x
greater than any other age group.

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Seatbelts

Seatbelts prevent deaths in 42% of all
potentially fatal crashes. Add an air bag
to the buckled seatbelt and you increase
your odds of surviving the crash to 47%

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Alcohol

The intoxicated driver is 15x more likely
to be involved in a crash and to be fatally
injured than a sober driver. About 48% of
all traffic fatalities involve an intoxicated

or alcohol impaired person.

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Fatigue

Drivers between the ages of 18-24 are at
special risk with over 56% of fatal crashes
involving fatigue or falling asleep at the

wheel.

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Location

Statistics show that travel on interstates
is safer than two lane roads. However,
the fatality rate for travel on roads where
high speed is possible increases the

fatality rate by 30%.

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Speed

The faster a car is going, the more
distance and time it takes the driver to
stop. Speeding also reduces the amount
of time a driver has to react, and reduces
the ability to safely negotiate the road.

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1. Don't drink and drive

2. Use a designated driver

3. Wear seatbelts

4. Obey the speed limit

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5. Don't drive when you're tired

6. Take rest breaks

7. Adjust speed for conditions

8. Don't follow too close

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9. Maintain your vehicle
10. Drive defensively

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Taking part in leisure activities

for fun and health.

Follow these guidelines before
engaging in outdoor activities.

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•Get in shape

•Choose exercise appropriate for your
age and conditioning

•Start slowly

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Recreational

•Start with warm-up
•Finish with cool down
•Know your exercise limits
•Dress appropriately

Sports Injuries

More soldiers are injured playing
sports than performing combat
soldiering activities.

Which sport ?

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Sports Injuries

Basketball is the most frequent
sports injury producer in the

military.

Sports Injuries

Before taking the court..
•Warm up

•Keep physically fit. Fit soldiers are
less prone to accidents

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Sports Injuries

•Wear appropriate shoes and socks
•Wear knee pads to protect knees
•Participate only in games at your

skill level

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•Ensure playing floor is free of water,
dirt, and slick spots
•Check goal supports and ensure
it's properly mounted and
not loose.

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Bicycle Safety

Bicycle crashes result in 800-900
deaths per year

•90% of bicycle-related deaths
involve collisions with motor vehicles

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Before you ride

Inspect your bicycle for service
•Wear a helmet
•Inflate tires properly
•Check your brakes

•Carry a backpack with essential repair tools

•Avoid riding at night

When you ride.... gug

Ride single file with traffic and obey

traffic signs, signals, and lane markings

•Use proper hand signals

•Stay alert for road hazards

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When you ride

•Watch for motorists
•Stay out of drivers' blind spots

•Ride far enough from the curb to
avoid the unexpected from parked cars

jogging Safety

•Pace yourself A

•Good running shoes are essential
•Always jog against traffic
•Be seen while running
•Finish with cool down
•Headphones are prohibited

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^ *Be Safe around Wate

•Learn to swim
•Use the buddy system
•Know “your" limits
Swim in supervised areas
•Obey "NO DIVING" signs

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• Be Safe around Wat<
•Don't drink and swim
•Wear PFD's when boating and

fishing

•Know the weather conditions
Use common sense - don't swim

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Watch out for the

“Dangerous Top's”
•Too tired

•Too cold

•Too far from safety
•Too much sun

•Too much strenuous activity

Boating

Safety

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Most boating mishaps
involve

capsizing, falls overboard
and

collisions. About 90% of
all

fatalities are caused by
drowning, and in nearly
all

Summer Safety

• Limit loading your boat to
recommended weight

•Limit movement inside the boat

• Limit boating to safe weather and
water conditions

• Yield right of way
• Be aware of others
• Avoid alcohol
• Maintain a safe speed

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^BOATING SAFETY TIPS

• Don't overload
Don't loan to inexperienced
operators

• Wear proper clothing
Ensure proper maintenance

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JET SKIS

Jet Skis" or "personal watercraft
classified as Class A inboard boa

What does that mean?

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to

any

It means that they are sul
the same rules and regulation

other power boat.

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Exhaustion can be brought on by lying
in the sun too long, swimming too long,
or starting out tired, know your

LIMITS AND REST FREQUENTLY!

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WATER SAFETY

RISK MANAGEMENT POINTER

DRINKING

AND

BOATING
DON'T MIX

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RISK MANAGEMENT POINTER

PERSONAL FLO ATI ON DEVICE

IT WON'T WORK
IF YOU DON'T WEAR IT

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OUTDOOR SAFETY—

ANIMALS. REPTILES AND

INSECTS

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IMALS AND REPTILES

HAZARDS:

To prevent potential rabies
exposure, avoid wild animals, bats,
and domestic animals which are
unknown to you or which display
strange behavior

Summer Safety

Several types of dangerous snakes are
indigenous to this area to include
rattlesnakes, copperheads, water moccasins
(cotton mouths), and coral snakes. Treat all
snakes as if they are poisonous. Most bites
result from handling or aggravating snakes.

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Poisonous snakes
FIRST AID:

• Remain calm and keep victim quiet

• Do not cut bite section

• Remove any tight or restrictive
clothing

or object from affected extremity

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Poisonous snakes

FIRST AID:

• Place ice over bite area

• Apply constricting bands (loose enough
to insert finger between band and skin)
above and below the bite. For hand or
foot place band above wrist or ankle.

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Pjimals and reptiles

Poisonous snakes

FIRST AID:

• Immobilize affected part in a position below heart
level

• Evacuate immediately

• Identify snake if possible. If not, and snake can
be

killed without endangering anyone, kill it without
damaging the head.

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BUG BITES

Arthropods (Bugs) are responsible for
transmitting diseases, inflicting painful
bites or stings, and being a nuisance
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SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF YOU YOU HAVE:

•Unusual bite

•Tick bite (do not remove tick)
•Multiple bites

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Ticks, spiders, scorpions, and insects

Identify personnel who are allergic
to insect bites or stings and ensure
that they have an emergency first-aid
kit on hand and that it is complete.

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INSECTS

Ticks, spiders, scorpions, and insects

• Use insect repellent (follow
directions)

• When camping, be sure to check
bedding before use, and avoid sleeping
or leaving clothes in damp places.
•Food and crumbs attract insects

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INSECTS

Ticks, spiders, scorpions, and insects

FIRST AID FOR TICK BITE:

Grasp tick with tweezers as close to the point
of attachment as possible, being careful not to
squeeze its abdomen, and exert steady, gentle
pressure. Take care not to break off and leave
mouth parts in the skin. Apply antiseptic to the
bite site.

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Do not perform incision or suction of
venom. Immerse sting area in ice or
cool water or use an ice pack on it.
Evacuate immediately for medical
treatment.

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